After Hormuz, Southeast Asia Sees the Potential Value of Tolling the Strait of Malacca

Iran's actions at the Strait of Hormuz demonstrated how a key maritime chokepoint can wield significant influence over the global economy. The Strait of Malacca is equally critical, and any disruption would cause more severe economic shocks. Southeast Asian nations are increasingly reliant on China and Russia for energy imports amid U.S. efforts to alleviate energy shortages.